This year's hardships and tough economic times continue to affect children, families, and seniors in our community.Brian, a 6-year-old from Sanford, went from listless to excited when he saw his mom walk through the door with boxes of food from a Second Harvest Food Bank feeding partner. He helped his mom make a stack of one breakfast and one lunch box for each of his brothers … [Read more...] about Filling plates for kids and families
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A New Pandemic of Hunger
An empty pantry at home. Carefully watching the clerk scan each grocery item. Explaining to your kids why it’s too expensive to stock up on their favorite foods – or snack as much as they would like. Feeling like you failed, through no fault of your own. Hunger isn’t a topic that comes up easily in conversation. But with one in six Central Floridians struggling to provide … [Read more...] about A New Pandemic of Hunger
Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking
For children, families, and seniors struggling with hunger in Central Florida, Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking. Extreme challenges this year brought on by the pandemic mean that more families than ever won't be able to afford to put a meal on their tables, let alone celebrate a large Thanksgiving meal like they might have in the past.Many are turning to Second Harvest Food … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving can be heartbreaking
